gazza77

Away from the players for a minute (I know, thread drift), any news last night on other developments, i.e. further board expansion, ground improvements, etc.?

It's either allowed in the rules or not. If the former, he can suck it up as everyone can utilise that option, like it or not. If it's not in the rules, then Fev are likely to be having another book thrown at them shortly.

So issue the issue really the role, or the individual currently employed in it?

Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins last night at Coop live. I was there for the former but stayed throughout: not a fan of such huge indoor venues but you have to go where the bands choose to perform. I enjoyed Weezer, Pumpkins less so, both were just song after song with little interaction however, which felt a bit disappointing. Nature of the beast I guess to some extent when you have a co-headlined gig, which means long sets from both acts.

The more loan or DR forwards we have, the more of our own forwards we can utilise at half back.

A trip to see some international competition.

Quite possibly, really wouldn't surprise me.

Unlikely to ever be announced, and who knows. I'd assume that the announcement has been made once things have been signed however, so hopefully we'll now clear any remaining debts and start on a fresh page. The club's credit rating will be shot for some time now, but unless we need to borrow it's unlikely to be much of an issue.

Hopefully the start of both positivity and a turnaround in the current financial position. https://www.featherstonerovers.co.uk/news/club-statement-paddy-handley-joins-the-board-ODYtJ/

Excellent news, especially given all the recent negativity. On top of that, a new terrace made of Yorkshire stone to look forward to as well.

The land may well be worthy of collateral, but if we don't pay our debts this sort of thing happens to force a land sale and release of cash to repay monies owed. Owning assets is a huge potential benefit, but also a significant risk as you can lose them if wound up, etc. For clubs who rent and in our situation, there is nothing tangible for them to lose.

Same players, different coaches last season as well. Perhaps the issue is wider than players v coach.

Agreed. On time I think things will settle down again, but for now the disappointment of last season, along with uncertainty around where our place in the pecking order is likely to be in the longer term is impacting. The lack of clarity on the leadership of the club probably doesn't help either, with radio silence since Mark's notice of stepping down a couple of months ago.

If the players are unfit (and assuming that it's not injury related), then where does responsibility lie between the individuals and the coaching team? If it's a lack of mental strength, what's gone on in the last month, as prior to that it was getting praised.

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For football, the thought wouldn't cross my mind. As a Fev season ticket holder, I do however miss games due to other commitments, mainly being part of a marshalling team at Mallory Park. I'll pick and choose at times with things based on the level of interest I have with the opposition, and the game in general. Sometimes I'll miss marshalling, sometimes I'll miss the game.

Wasn't Long also Mark's mate?

Such as having the clubhouse hold regular events, be available for booking for parties, weddings, company training etc? Perhaps we could host amateur rugby events, finals days, even expand into hosting similar events for local football. How about hiring out the training facilities to other clubs, or looking to build on the land to generate income. All of these, and more have been done. I'm not going to suggest that this is a definitive list, but you make it sound as if the current board have been twiddling their thumbs for the last 15+ years.

IIRC, Mark has on more than one occasion tried to get additional support on the board to boost finances. The failed Probiz attempt and the addition of Steven Clough being two. I'd suggest that if there were a queue of multi-millionaire Fev fans about, we'd have known about it by now.

My wife is concerned this evening things come in 3s. Should I be worried? On Tuesday, our 4 year old cat was killed in an rta outside our house. She's had family there with multiple cats (probably 20+) since the mid 90s without incident. Tonight, having travelled about 5 hours from home on holiday (still in England), we've had an unexpected call to advise her horse has colic and needs to be put down immediately. Should I be getting twitchy about what is next?

No thanks, we've memories of last time we signed Tubby from Sheffield.

Given the alleged financial situation, why sign him in the first place if that's the case.

New "sit down".

Even stranger when you consider KR paid Fev a "sizeable fee" for him only about 10 weeks ago.